85. 8 Days On a Boat (In the Galapagos Islands)

Shit You Don't Learn in School

Shit You Don't Learn in School
85. 8 Days On a Boat (In the Galapagos Islands)
Mar 15, 2026
Calvin Rosser & Steph Smith

Steph and Cal spent 8 days on a boat in the Galapagos Islands with 14 strangers, a local guide, and exotic animals that barely noticed their presence. In this episode, we cover what boat life is actually like, the wildlife moments that blew our minds, a wild experience with scopolamine, and why the Galapagos Islands might be the best place on Earth to see nature as it was before humans took over.

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Disclaimer: This episode and all episodes of the SYDLIS podcast are not affiliated with Steph's work at Nvidia and is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice.
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